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Starting again and looking for friends over 50 to support each other

m4bzkc2
m4bzkc2 Posts: 5 Member
in Introduce Yourself
Well I’m back again after losing and then gaining back 30 pounds over the last year or so. I hadn’t lost all that I wanted to even then. In reality, I would like to lose about 80.

I have been on this cycle where I lose some for an event or a vacation then proceed to gain it all back. I’m 52 now and want to get a handle on this so I don’t have to struggle forever and can enjoy retiring at some point. But I need motivation and accountability.

Please feel free to add me as a friend if you need support in this journey as well. Good luck!
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  • MacLowCarbing
    MacLowCarbing Posts: 350 Member
    Hi, or welcome back I should say. I'm 54, I know that cycle, lol. I lose, I gain, I lose, I gain with interest... lol story of my life. I understand what you mean, I guess you get to your 50s and realize no more time for fartsing around.

    I myself have about 100+ more to lose, not exactly sure where I'll land but somewhere under 200. I'm almost halfway there.

    Sending a friend request :)
  • Jarhead87
    Jarhead87 Posts: 22 Member
    Been there too. Need to drop quite a bit of weight for health reasons. I'll let you or anyone else initiate a friend request. Currently @256 lbs and need to get down to around 190.
  • Trishlb
    Trishlb Posts: 1 Member
    Hi. I am new here with a new journey. I need to lose about 140 lbs. I have been doing this a month and have lost a few pounds. Looking forward to getting to know others in their 50’s too
  • jenkspaf
    jenkspaf Posts: 48 Member
    Hey there! This seems to be a common theme, eh? I’ll be 50 in Jan so I’m not there yet, but feel free to add me!

    Jen
  • dr3107
    dr3107 Posts: 29 Member
    I have also lost and gained over the years. I am now 65, retired and working on me and getting healthy. I am truly 65 but feel like I am 40. I walk a lot and have elderly parents that sometimes I need to focus on slow and steady - slow and steady wins the race !
  • xbowhunter
    xbowhunter Posts: 1,323 Member
    I can relate!

    I have yoyo'd enough for 2 lifetimes at age 54. :)

    However I have made some permanent lifestyle changes that will help me get to my goal weight then maintain!
    Quit drinking alcohol daily. This was a big one for me. That was an instant 500calorie reduction!
    Stopped eating processed junk food. This wasn't that hard... lol
    Cut way back on the dairy. Easy peasy!

    I feel these small changes have made a big impact to get to my goal weight.

    I have 6 more lbs to get to me goal weight. This will be a grind as I know the closer you get the fat loss takes longer but I'm prepared for that.
  • StrongMum2017
    StrongMum2017 Posts: 2 Member
    edited September 2023
    Used MFP and exercise to lose 60lb in 2017/18, kept it off through most of Covid but it has come back over the past year. It is no mystery why. I stopped going the gym everyday and my healthy habits fell away. I am also wanting to get back to a healthy weight to be able to enjoy an active retirement that is only a few years away.
  • dr3107
    dr3107 Posts: 29 Member
    One of the things that helps me is eating a sugar free fat free pudding at night with some sugar free whipped topping. I look forward to having a pleasure at night in front of the TV. I have 45 lbs to lose. At one point and time I had over 100 to lose.
  • rileysowner
    rileysowner Posts: 8,354 Member
    Same. I am back in the losing side again having taking off a little more than 70 pounds. I basically accept any friend requests, and have been more or less active here for a very long time.
  • mythdefied5931
    mythdefied5931 Posts: 1 Member
    I'm 48, hope that's close enough? Trying to lose ~200lbs, so life's rough right now. You can add me.

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